ED Admissions
For ED Admissions:
- The Bronx had notably higher rates than other boroughs in both
periods (347.7 and 180.7 per 10,000 children)
- All boroughs saw substantial decreases between 2016-2018 and
2019-2021 (ranging from about 43-48%)
- Even after decreases, the Bronx’s 2019-2021 rate (180.7) remained
higher than any other borough’s 2016-2018 rates
Looking at the ED visit rates map across the two time periods
(2016-2018 and 2019-2021), we can observe several key patterns:
- There appears to be a general decrease in ED visit rates from
2016-2018 to 2019-2021 across most NYC boroughs, as indicated by the
darker purple colors in the later period.
- The Bronx (the northernmost borough) shows notably higher ED visit
rates than other boroughs in both time periods, with rates exceeding 300
per 10,000 children aged 0-17 years in 2016-2018.
- Manhattan and Brooklyn by comparison appear to have moderate rates,
while Staten Island (the southernmost borough) consistently shows lower
ED visit rates in both periods.
The most striking change between the two periods is the apparent
reduction in ED visits during 2019-2021, which could potentially be
related to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on healthcare utilization
patterns.
